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At Diggerland, not only do we provide fun and thrill packed family days out, but we also offer various Adult Racing Experience Days for the adrenaline junkies in your group! Whether it be a stag/hen do or a competitive race between your family and friends, we have got you covered for one of the most unforgettable racing experience days.

Take part in our Dumper Racing Experience held at Diggerland Kent, Devon & Yorkshire where you will race in a minimum of 2 heats in a bid to become Champion of the Day. There really is nothing quite like roaring around the Diggerland course in a JCB Skid Steer Loader, and swerving and sliding left and right through the slaloms whilst trying to avoid clocking up time penalties by hitting any of the course markers!

If you’re feeling extra daring, then perhaps Formula JCB Racing is more up your street. Formula JCB Racing is a lot different to most other racing experience days as you get to operate your very own JCB 3CX Backhoe-Loader; now isn’t that a sentence you thought you’d never hear?

Go head-to-head with your friends and family and race against the clock with speeds of up to 35kph, which may not sound very fast, but when you’re hurtling and rolling over uneven, bumpy ground in a mighty machine you will need all your nerve to put your foot down and really go for it!

Upcoming Dates

Dumper Racing: (Shown in picture below)

Kent – Saturday 25th August 2018 at 4:30pm

Kent – Saturday 8th September 2018 at 4:30pm

Devon – Saturday 22nd September 2018 at 5:00pm

Yorkshire – Saturday 18th August 2018 at 5:00pm

Yorkshire – Saturday 8th September 2018 at 5:00pm

Formula JCB Racing

Kent – Sunday 16th September 2018 at 10:30am

Note: The above racing experience days are only available on selected dates throughout the Diggerland season (March-Oct) and participants must be aged 17 or over.

Thinking of how you’re going to keep the kids entertained this summer? Diggerland Theme Parks have got you covered as we are offering you a unique, thrill-seeking and adventurous experience to make sure that you have the best family days out.

With parks dotted around the UK, a Diggerland park is never too far away! You can find us in Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire – so really, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying the wonderful delights of moving the Earth with our real construction machinery.

What’s even better, is we’re open every single day throughout July and August from 10am – 5pm!

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Remember the camera! It’s all well and good to say that you’ve visited Diggerland, but be sure to capture your special memories from your family days out so that you can boast to all your friends and look back on the fun had at Diggerland Theme Park.

Say “Hi” to Duggy and Dotty! Make sure you make a stop to visit Duggy and Dotty who are often floating around the park. Take a picture, give them a High Five and a massive hug, it will make your little one’s day!

Bring a picnic! Diggerland proudly present The Dig Inn which serves a variety of hot and cold food, however for those who wish to bring their own lunch, there are also many outdoor picnic benches dotted around the park for when you need to take 5 from all of the fun and refuel for the rest of the day.

Not only do Diggerland offer the most unique experience for school trips in Kent, but we are also proud sponsors of The Kent Teacher of the Year Awards.

Hosted at the Mercure Hotel Maidstone, The Kent Teacher of the Year Awards celebrated over 50 inspirational teachers, support staff, volunteers and education professionals for their unlimited compassion and dedication.

The awards, (organised by the KM Charity Team) were co-hosted by Simon Dolby, chief executive of the KM Charity Team, and Nicola Everett, news editor for kmfm. Special guests included KCC cabinet member for education Roger Gough, and celebrated children’s author and literacy ambassador for the KM Charity Team, Nick Butterworth.

The lucky winners were decided by a panel of judges featuring representatives from Medway Council, Kent County Council, Kent Sport, Canterbury Christ Church University and The University of Kent to name just a few!

School Trips in Kent

Starting to think of your next school trips in Kent? Look no further than Diggerland Theme Park!

At Diggerland, students & pupils and other visiting club & groups’ members get to enjoy a hands-on experience of driving and/or operating real diggers and dumpers in a variety of fun and innovative ways as well as enjoying the thrills of our other rides and drives!

A visit to Diggerland allows students and pupils to get practical experience of what it is like to operate a ‘180’ or ‘360’ excavator. Not only that, they also get to learn how to control and operate dumpers and backhoe-loaders whilst gaining an idea of some of the dangers and hazards of working on construction sites with or near large heavy-plant, allowing teachers to explain and stress the importance of knowing and following the appropriate Health & Safety at Work procedures and practices.

Other topics that can be covered include:

Overview of the different types & sizes of large heavy-plant and their applications

The principles, mechanics and applications of hydraulics

How clutches and gearboxes work and their various uses

Centre of Gravity – and how this might affect a machine’s stability

Footprint and Ground Bearing Pressure

The different types of suspension and why suspension is necessary

Tyre types, tread patterns and pressures and how these can affect a machine’s traction and performance

Diggerland are delighted to announce that SERV Kent, also known as Bloodrunners is our Charity of the Year.

SERV Kent, “Service by Emergency Response Volunteers” is a charity that provides emergency courier services transporting blood products, samples and other patient essential items for the major hospitals and hospices in Kent, outside of normal working hours.

The National Health Service night time, weekend and bank holiday transport service may only have one or two drivers on shift, and within this time these drivers are to visit around 26 hospitals in the local area.

SERV Kent play a very important role in saving the lives of patients as they reduce the need for the NHS to seek assistance from the police, ambulance or to pay for a taxi.

Using their own motorbikes and cars, the charity’s volunteers provide this service quickly, reliably and free of charge, therefore providing much-needed funds for patient care and facilities within hospitals. SERV Kent helps to save the NHS thousands of pounds each year.

Speaking of the sponsorship, a spokesman from Diggerland said:

“All of us at Diggerland decided to choose SERV Kent as our Charity of the Year to sponsor and support, as the hard work the volunteers carry out in their spare time is extremely vital, valuable and important.”

“These volunteers act as superheroes travelling around the county delivering blood and other medical supplies to patients in urgent times of need. They travel mostly at night and therefore their presence is rarely noticed. This charity deserves support and recognition for all they do.”

Diggerland actively supports charities, community projects and schools across the county, acting as sponsors of the KM Teacher of the Year Awards, Kent Charity Awards and the KM Charity Team’s “Buster’s Book Club”. Diggerland also provide thousands of complimentary tickets every year to schools and charitable organisations to assist with fundraising events.

It can be quite difficult trying to keep the kids entertained during the holidays, especially if all they want to do is scroll through their social media or play the latest game on their consoles. We have got you covered with our spectacular campsite in Devon!

Nothing screams quality family time like pitching up your own tent together or kicking a football around on the camping grounds. Not only that, but the campsite in Devon is on the same complex as Diggerland Theme Park, so you’re not far from the adventure at all.

We welcome tents, motorhomes and caravans which you can place on our large, sheltered pitches and have access to electric hookup (if booked in advance).

Experience the thrills and adventure that Diggerland Devon offers with our wide variety of rides and drives. We pride ourselves on having something fun for all ages – and with 20 different rides and drives with over 100 machines; there really is something for everyone in the family.

Spin around fast in a Giant Digger bucket on the Spindizzy ride, operate a Giant JCB 806 Digger, race around in a Go-Kart, get lifted 50ft in the air by the Skyshuttle or whirl around on the Dig-a-round carousel and we can assure you that the kids will never forget their day at Diggerland.

Once the day is done at the Adventure Theme Park, how about taking an evening stroll into the beautiful and picturesque Devonshire countryside where you can find ample local restaurants and pubs to reminisce on the wonderful memories made.

For the carp fishing fanatics in the family, Diggerland’s campsite in Devon is also very close to the “Diggerlakes”, which is yet another great way to get family and friends together.

Our campsite in Devon is available this season until the 28th October 2018, so remember to book your pitches in advance and prepare for your family stay!

As this cheerful season stumbles upon us, what better way to spend it than at Diggerland Theme Park? With such a wide range of activities for all, it really is the perfect attraction for family days out.

It’s time to get your brains ticking as each family will be given a series of Diggerland related questions, in a bid to receive an Easter prize.

For our dedicated digger fans, there may be some questions that you already know, but you may need to explore the park even more to figure out the rest.

Diggerland really is the perfect location for special and magical family days out, and with Easter just around the corner we have a lovely surprise for you all!

Please kindly be advised that Quiz Sheets are for children only.

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Prebook tickets online and save up to 15% off pay on the day admission rates.

When it comes to company Corporate Social Responsibility, children’s construction-based UK Theme Park, Diggerland take things very seriously.

From the sponsoring of blood bikes, to donating thousands of tickets per year to schools and charitable organisations, we love to give back to the community.

Diggerland UK Theme Park were presented with the KM Partnership Award at a glitzy event held at the Ashford International Hotel, on Wednesday 7th March 2018.

The awards ceremony is designed to thank organisations for their sheer dedication and support to making Kent a better place to live, be educated and work.

More than fifty organisations team together and are critical partners of the KM Charity Team in delivering charity fundraising, educational events and services right across the Kent county.

Diggerland UK Theme Park work with the KM Charity Team to sponsor the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards, a prestigious event to recognise the hard-work and commitment advocated by teachers across the county. In addition, Diggerland support the KM Treasure Chest by supplying raffle and auction prizes to the PTAs, charities and voluntary groups.

Being presented with the KM Partnership Award meant a lot to us, Marketing Manager, Sherene Garvin-Mack who commented “It’s such a wonderful achievement to have been presented with a KM Partnership Award. We love to give back at Diggerland and are constantly helping with fundraising and sponsorships, as it’s so important to benefit society as a whole. We weren’t expecting an award at all, but this means a lot to the team overall, who all work so hard to benefit the community.

Mum’s enter FREE this Mother’s Day when accompanied by one full paying child (£19.95pp). Special offer valid at Diggerland Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire!

Sure, you can buy the traditional chocolates and flowers, but why not really WOW her with a unique, fun packed day out that she will never forget at Diggerland UK Theme Park?

Diggerland with its 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities is the ideal UK theme park to create magical family memories. Get to grips with real JCBs and 180/360 excavators, take a head-reeling turn or two on the Spindizzy, rise to lofty heights and enjoy the views on the Skyshuttle, enjoy an off-road ride on the Groundshuttle, or have a go on the Dodgems and Go-Karts!

Offer Details

Valid for ONE day only – Sunday 11th March 2018.

One Mum goes free with one full paying child (£19.95pp).

Tickets to be purchased on the day only, this offer is not valid with online prices.

2 people per voucher (paying child and adult)

Open times – Diggerland will be open from 10am until 5pm on Mother’s Day.

Which location will you visit?

Diggerland Theme Park are delighted to tell you that we will be re-opening on Saturday 10th February 2018 and we can’t WAIT to share another diggertastic season with you all!

As always, it is a pleasure to welcome you back to the only Theme Park where children and adults can ride, drive and operate real full-sized construction machinery. With parks located in Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire, Diggerland is never too far away!

Why not put your driving skills up to the test on the dumper trucks? Or if you fancy an adrenaline rush then fasten your seatbelts for an epic ride on Spindizzy. Want some real JCB experience? Try your excavating skills on a 6 tonne digger or even drive an incredible JCB 3CX!

With over 100 Diggers & Dumpers, there really is something for everyone at Diggerland Theme Park.

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We all know the weather in the UK can be a little unpredictable, so tip number 1 is to wrap up warm with some waterproofs and wellies! Diggerland have exactly what you need to stay dry whilst having an awesome time driving a Dumper Truck with our very own anoraks and wellies.

Remember the camera! It’s all well and good to say that you’ve visited Diggerland, but be sure to capture your special memories so that you can boast to all your friends and look back on the fun had at Diggerland Theme Park.

Say “Hi” to Duggy and Dotty! Make sure you make a stop to visit Duggy and Dotty who are often floating around the park. Take a picture, give them a High Five and a massive hug, it will make your little one’s day!

Bring a picnic! Diggerland proudly present The Dig Inn which serves a variety of hot and cold food, however for those who wish to bring their own lunch, there are also many outdoor picnic benches dotted around the park for when you need to take 5 from all of the fun and refuel for the rest of the day.

Save up your £1 coins! As well as the 20 rides and drives that Diggerland offer, we also have a selection of coin-operated machines for all the family to enjoy, including the dodgems! Not only that, at each location there is an incredible Goodie Store which sells clothing, JCB toys and stationery. What a great way for the children to spend their pocket money?

If you are heading South West with your little ones and looking for something special to do, why not stop off at Diggerland for fun and educational days out in Devon? With 250 parking spaces, 15 coach parking spaces, 10 disabled parking spaces and a helicopter landing pad, the park can accommodate everyone. It is also easy to get to. Even at rush hour, it can be reached from Cornwall in less than two hours.

You could even save time by stopping off at Diggerland on the way to your Cornish destination, to get the most out of all the great attractions. And if you need any more incentive, just think, a day out in the fresh air having fun with the family will be a huge boost to your well-being too.

Rides

There are rides for everyone at Diggerland. For under-fives, there are Little Tikes Wheelz play zones, where the little ones can play with their favourite digger toys in the sandpits. Older children can ride on the Skyshuttle or experience the thrill of the Dig-a-Round. The Groundshuttle will show your digger loving kids the true power of these machines, scooping them up into the air and taking them for a ride.

Drives

Unlike other theme parks, Diggerland has more than just passive rides. It is well-established that children learn through experience and exploration. While there is plenty to explore in the Cornish countryside, taking a diversion to Diggerland allows kids to get hands on experience of driving in a safe environment.

From JCBs and dumper trucks, to police SUVs, tractors and trains, there are all manner of vehicles for your little ones. Diggerland provides you with the opportunity to fully switch off on holiday while giving your kids the chance to let off steam by joyriding in the 4x4s. The dirt tracks offer adrenaline filled fun in a safe environment.

How to Get Here

The South West is home to one of the greatest road trips in the UK. From the gorgeous coastline to the Exmoor national park, you’re never short of wonderful sites and incredible days out in Devon. Getting to Diggerland, then, is not only easy, but enjoyable. From Bristol and Exeter, Diggerland is easily reachable via the M5, taking junction 27 or 28. Alternatively, get the train to Tiverton Parkway, where it is only a five mile taxi ride to the park.

Cornwall has many attractions, but the nearby Diggerland should not be missed. There are activities for everyone from tiny children to their grandparents. For thrill seeking older children, take the rare opportunity to drive a car or digger at speed. Diggerland is accessible and exciting for everybody.

As you would expect, the Devon park has all the same rides & drives as our other three UK parks, including: Spindizzy, Mini-Tractors, Groundshuttle and Dig-a-Round, as well as Go-Karts and Dodgems. We also run school trips in Devon if you are a school and looking for fantastic days out in Devon.